Mission Statement

Our practice is dedicated to providing quality foot care to patients of all ages. The care and treatment of your feet requires prompt diagnosis, early intervention and prevention. We are able to provide a full range of care including conservative and surgical therapies. We are committed to providing quality care in a friendly environment.

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Bunions

What is a Bunion?

A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe (the metatarsal-phalangeal [MTP] joint) that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. This forces the toe to bend toward the others, causing a prominent lump of bone that is often painful.

The MTP joint itself may become stiff and sore, making even wearing shoes and walking painful

A bunion can also occur on the outside of the foot just behind the little toe, where it is called a “bunionette” or a “Tailor’s bunion”

Symptoms of a Bunion

Development of a hard or firm bump on the inside edge of the foot by the 1st MTPJ, at the base of the big toe joint

Redness, swelling, or pain at or near the MTP joint

Restricted or painful motion of the big toe

How Do You Get a Bunion?

Bunions form when the normal balance of force that is exerted on the joints and
tendons of the foot becomes disrupted. This can lead to instability in the joint and cause the deformity.

Bunions are generally progressive in nature, brought about by years of abnormal motion and pressure over the MTP joint